APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Onshore gas production from existing 100 MMSCFD to 350 MMSCFD and expansion of oil production facilities to produce up to 300,000 bopd from RJ-ON-90/1 block, Barmer, Rajasthan
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/RJ/IND2/70668/2017
Project Cost 1200000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(b) Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Upstream - Block RJ-ON-90/1 3,111 km2 and Midstream - natural gas pipeline of length 700 km from Barmer, Rajasthan to Bhogat, Gujarat ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/RJ/IND2/70667/2013
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11011/80/2013-IA II (I)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 100 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectRajasthan and Gujarat
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Upstream - The block RJ-ON-90/1 which is spread over Baitu, Gudamalani, Sheo, Barmer Tehsils of Barmer District, and Sanchore Tehsil of Jalore District, Rajasthan; Midstream - A gas pipeline from Barmer, Rajasthan to Bhogat, Gujarat
Town / VillageUpstream - The block RJ-ON-90/1 is spread over Baitu, Gudamalani, Sheo, Barmer Tehsils of Barmer District, and Sanchore Tehsil of Jalore District, Rajasthan; Midstream - Aratvav, Khirodi, Lachhadi
State of the projectRajasthan
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratBanaskanthaKankrej
(2.)GujaratPatanSami
(3.)GujaratAhmedabadViramgam
(4.)GujaratSurendranagarMuli
(5.)GujaratRajkotWankaner
(6.)GujaratJamnagarKhambhalia
(7.)RajasthanBarmershiv
(8.)RajasthanBarmerbaytu
(9.)RajasthanBarmergudhamalani
(10.)RajasthanBarmerBarmer
(11.)RajasthanJaloreSanchore
(12.)GujaratDevbhumi DwarkaKalyanpur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Upstream - Barmer (2.5 km); Midstream - Bhinmal (60 km), Raniwara (60 km), Dhanera (40 km), Bhildi (, 2.5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Upstream - Jodhpur (150 km); Midstream - Ahmedabad (78 km), Rajkot (70 km), Por Bandar (63 km), 150 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Upstream - Barmer (adjacent to Block); Midstream - Sanchore (5 km), Deesa (60 km), Becharaji (15km), , 0 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Upstream: Barmer Municipal Board and Barmer Zila Parishad are the nearest local bodies to the block. Midstream: Refer details mentioned in village details
13. Name of the Applicant Dilip
14. Registered Address 4th Floor, Vipul Plaza, Suncity Sector 54, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122002
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company M/s Vedanta Limited(Division Cairn Oil & Gas)
Name of the Applicant Dilip
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Sr. Manager - Environment
Pin code 122002
E-mail dilipkumar.bera@cairnindia.com
Telephone No. 124-4594176
Fax No. 124-4145612
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? Yes
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes As per the land-use-land-cover study conducted in 2014, the land use pattern is distributed as follow: agriculture 76.06%, wasteland 19.64%, industrial 1.07% and water bodies 2.2%. Upstream No additional land would be acquired for setting up of the expansion facilities including laying of pipeline in existing RoU. The land acquisitions already approved as part of previous Environmental Clearances (ECs) will also cater to the requirements of the proposed project. Midstream For development
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Vedanta will acquire land as far away as possible free from settlements, thus clearance of existing buildings will not be required. Land mostly free of vegetation and cutting of trees will be acquired. Cuttings of trees will be avoided.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Creation of new land use near the Above Ground Installations (AGIs) along the pipelines in small areas to the tune of maximum 1 ha. This new land use will be insignificant considering that the 700 km pipeline will be laid only in the existing RoUs and no additional land is acquired for the proposed oil and gas terminal augmentation
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Detailed pre-construction soil and geological investigations are already conducted as it is brown field project, thus further no investigations are envisaged.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The proposed project will consist of the following: ? Expansion of RGT with a new gas processing train with associated utilities and infrastructures and Pipeline infrastructure for condensate spiking into crude ? Debottlenecking and modifications at Mangala Processing Terminal (MPT) such as produced water treatment system, injection water treatment system, power fluid handling system, utilities system with additional boilers/waste heat recovery system.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition activities are envisaged as the augmented facilities will be located away from settlements. Also none of the existing facilities will be demolished.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Local work force will be employed for construction and semi-skilled activities. If required skilled workforce will be deployed and their accommodation will be provided in Barmer, Jalore and other districts hotels and residential accommodations. No camp is envisaged to be set up for the construction workers.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Key above ground facilities will include: ? New gas processing train with associated surface facilities, gas processing system, condensate stabilization system, stabilized Condensate storage, handling & transfer system ? Produced water treatment, storage and pumping system for disposal ? Flare system and pipeline infrastructure Since Barmer District has sand dune area and with lot of undulations, site preparation with cutting and filling will be necessary for project activities to be set
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes No mining or tunnelling is planned as part of the proposed ToR. However pipeline will be laid underground at ~1m below the ground level.
1.10 Reclamation works? No None
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The proposed project involves augmentation of production of natural gas from 100 MMSCFD to 300 MMSCFD and production of 50 MMSCFD from satellite gas fields (standalone pads).
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes During construction stage necessary materials will be stored. During operation stage, chemicals, OEM and other materials will be stored in designated warehouses (open and enclosed). No environmental contamination will happen due to the storage activities, necessary weather and environmental protection measures will be adopted.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solids: Waste shall be segregated at source and will be stored at designated area protected from various weather conditions. All recyclable hazardous and non-hazardous waste shall be sold to the authorized recyclers. Non-recyclable hazardous waste, which has a value of Alternate fuel, shall be disposed to the cement industries towards co-processing and others will be disposed in secured landfills. Wastewater: shall be treated and re-injected back in the reservoir to maintain the formation press
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Not considered part of this ToR
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No There would be increase in project-related vehicular traffic during proposed augmentation and production activities. Barmer District has developed significantly in past 10 years after Cairn operations including laying of new roads and rail connectivity. Thus the existing infrastructure will meet the requirements and the same will be used. Thus no new public road is planned as part of this development.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not envisaged
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No changes in road infrastructure and traffic patterns are envisaged.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Laying of export gas pipeline in existing RoU of 700 km length from Barmer, Rajasthan to Bhogat, Gujarat. During laying of pipeline, there may be crossing of roads, railways, bridges etc. In those situations, it may be necessary to divert already laid utility facilities. Prior approval will be sought from the concerned and local authorities before start-up of the work. Any damage/disturbance if occurs, will be rectified.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No changes in hydrology of watercourses or aquifers envisaged. The current and proposed sources of groundwater are deep saline aquifers. Modelling results have shown that there will not be adverse impact to overlying freshwater zones.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes 700 km pipeline will have stream crossings. However, this pipeline will be laid in the existing pipeline corridor (RoU). Thus necessary permissions and environmental mitigation measures will be adopted as part of the project activities.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Additional 16,500 KLD deep saline ground water abstraction in the upstream and around 100 KLD in downstream for industrial and domestic consumption. The ground water shall be abstracted only after obtaining necessary permissions from Central Ground Water Authority. In remote locations, where water consumption is less than 10 KLD, water will be sourced through approved local authorities.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will not be any change in the overall drainage pattern of the area. Developmental activities will ensure separate drainage for storm water runoff. Based on the need storm water will be either recharged to the ground or stored for usage.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Since most of these activities would be carried out in the remotest locations, personnel will be transported using light motor vehicles. Trailer trucks, road tankers and open trucks will be used for movement of materials, associated equipment, chemicals, water and fuel. Heat insulated tankers will be used for infield trucking of crude oil. Specially heated tankers will be used for export of the crude oil to buyers, in additional to pipeline evacuation. All the road transportation will be managed
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes Long-term dismantling or decommissioning activities are not involved till the end of the project cycle. The expected field life is around 30 years. Restoration of certain activities in remote locations of the Block is envisaged. These activities will be carried out as per the site restoration procedures.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes Decommissioning activities involve activities which may affect the environment such as disposal of wastes, closure of landfills etc. But these are envisaged only after 30 years.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Mostly local labour and contractors will be used for construction, but skilled manpower will be deployed from other parts of the country mainly during the construction phase. During operation phase, persons will be staying in the local town and shall commute regularly to the work place.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No alien species (plant or animal) will be introduced.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No As part of the developmental activities, clearing of vegetation may be required for shrubs which will not result in any loss of native species or affect genetic diversity.
1.31 Any other actions? No Not envisaged
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes The proposed expansion would be set up in already land requested for acquisition as per the previous Environmental Clearances. In any case no additional land would be acquired for setting up of the expansion facilities including RoU. For development of the midstream operations around 30 Hectares of land would be required start from Raageshwari to Bhogat location. Preferably the land would be acquired adjacent to the existing Above Ground Installations (AGIs), an additional land of maximum 1 hec
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The main source of water will be the deep saline aquifers. Additional water required for upstream will be around 16,500 KLD and downstream will be around 100 KLD. The ground water shall be abstracted only after obtaining necessary permissions from Central Ground Water Authority. In remote locations, where water consumption is less than 10 KLD will be sourced through approved local authorities. There are no competing users to the highly saline deep aquifer potable as it is not potable.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No No minerals are required for oil & gas exploration and trucking.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) No Construction materials will be procured from local suppliers. The area where the project would be set up has aggregates and stones locally with in the same districts. However the quantity of material required will depend on the extent of field development potential.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Timber or any form of forest produce is not required in the proposed project.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes At present the entire upstream and midstream is generating and consuming around 100 MW of captive power and sourcing additional around 10 – 20 MW of grid power based on the demand. In future, captive power would be generated preferably using gas at remote locations, where there would be no grid power available. Otherwise any additional power demand in the terminals and associated facilities will be preferably sourced through grid power till 100 MW. All necessary permissions will be sought to gen
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes Associated and natural gas to be generated as part of the processing will be used for captive power and utility requirements. No other natural resources are envisaged.
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes To carry out the crude oil and gas production, there would be requirement of various chemicals usage. Before start of any activity, necessary screening of chemicals would be carried out as per the MSIHC Rules and international good practices. Necessary regulatory approvals will be sought prior to start of the activities.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not applicable
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes There is positive impact from the development through direct and indirect employment generation, revenue generation for the state and benefits from Vedanta CSR initiatives. Most of the civil and petty contracts are preferably awarded to the local vendors. Vedanta has carried out major social development and welfare initiatives in the area. These have included healthcare, skill development, infrastructure development and education. Contract and employment preferable are provided to land losers.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not envisaged.
3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged.
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No None
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic solid waste is generated from field development and production sites. The recyclables wastes will continue to be sold to recyclers, Organic waste will be converted to manure through composting in Organic Waste Convertor (OWC). Other miscellaneous non-recyclable wastes will be sent to the captive non-hazardous waste landfill at MPT (for northern fields) and RGT (for southern fields) and or to the approved local body landfill sites.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Waste shall be segregated at the source of generation and will be stored in the designated area protected from various weather conditions. All recyclable hazardous waste shall be sold to the authorized recyclers. Non-recyclable hazardous waste, which has a value of “Alternate fuel and raw material”, shall be disposed to the cement industries towards co-processing such as oily rags, oily contaminated materials, filters etc. Any non-recyclable hazardous and non-hazardous material, which is not sui
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Metallic and non-metallic process wastes will be generated from the hydrocarbon production processes. All hazardous waste shall be disposed as mentioned in 4.3 whereas non-hazardous waste shall be sold to the authorized recyclers.
4.5 Surplus product No Nil
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes The sewage generated from terminal and facilities will continue to be collected and treated in the sewage treatment plants and use of treated water and bio sludge for use in green belt development. In the remote installations and locations, where the sewage generation is < 10 KLD, it will be collected and treated in the septic tank followed by soak pits. The treated wastewater from effluent treatment plant will be treated and re-used. No wastewater will be discharged outside the premises. The
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes The non-hazardous non-recyclable construction wastes such as demolition materials, debris etc., shall be disposed for land levelling. The hazardous wastes will be disposed to the captive landfill at MPT for further treatment disposal or sent to an authorised waste management facility or co-processing to the cement industries. All construction wastes shall be managed as per the prescribed Rules.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Major redundant equipment or machinery is not anticipated during the life of the fields.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No None, if any accident spillage will be collected and disposed in the MPT captive hazardous waste landfill.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No None
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes General garbage and food waste
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Natural gas will be used as fuel for the stationed sources combustion such as boilers, heaters, gas engine generators and compressors. Diesel generators would be used only during the construction phase and as emergency generators during the operation phase.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Associated gas and vent gas recovery system will be provided at hydrocarbon processing areas to recover low pressure gas/vapour send it to the fuel gas system. There would be no cold venting intentionally from the operational activities. However, during emergency situation, there may be some discharge of associated gas from vents, relief valves etc. for very short duration.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive emissions in the form of dust and gaseous emissions are likely to be generated during handling and transportation of construction materials (sand, cement etc.), and drilling mud components. During handling of the chemicals such as polymer, necessary control measures will be installed to ensure minimum emissions to the atmosphere. All these emissions would be ensured to be below permissible limits.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust emission is the key emissions from site preparation activities generated by earth-moving equipment. Engines of temporary DG sets will generate PM, SO2, NOx and CO. Movement of vehicles during construction will be generated. Movement of vehicles will also contribute to air pollutants for a temporary period. Periodic water sprinkling will be carried out in the work area and non-metallic roads to prevent dust emission from wind and vehicular movements. All plants and equipment’s will
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Maximum dust emissions are likely to be generated during the construction phase from handling of the materials such as cement, sand etc. Periodic water sprinkling will be carried out in the work area and non-metallic roads to prevent dust emission from wind and vehicular movements.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste Yes Already installed incinerator would be put in operation for incinerating hazardous waste. However larger volume of hazardous waste will be disposed to the cement industry towards co-processing. Captive incinerator will be operated occasionally and these may emit particulate matter within the permissible emission levels of HCl, SO2, CO, Total Organic Carbon, HF, NOx, hydrocarbons, dioxins/furans, Cd +Th (and its compounds), Hg (and its compounds), Sb + As + Pb + Cr + Co + Cu + Mn + Ni + V (and
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No There will be no open burning of wastes.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources Yes Flaring of hydrocarbons at terminals and remote satellite will be carried out as per prescribed standards. Only minimum operational flaring will be done.
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Noise will be generated during operation of diesel generators and other associated equipment. The DG sets and high noise generating equipment’s such as compressors, boilers etc., will be provided with acoustic enclosures and mufflers. The personnel will be provided with proper PPE during the work. It will be ensured that noise is within the prescribed limits in the periphery of the facilities and terminals.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Refer 6.1 for details
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise and vibration will be generated by construction equipment, fabrication etc., Noise control measures such as acoustic enclosures and ear plug/muffs to the work team will be provided.
6.4 From blasting or piling No None
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Trailer trucks, road tankers and open trucks used for movement of construction and operational activities will contribute to noise and vibration. Tankers for intra-field transportation and export of gas will also cause noise and vibration. However road movements will be speed limited and through authorized journey management plan.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Lighting will be used for night activities and operational requirements within the facilities and terminals. Only required lux level will be maintained. Energy conservation lighting and fittings will be used.
6.7 From any other sources No None
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes Accidental spillage may happen during storage and transportation of chemicals and HSD. Emergency preparedness and response plan will be in place to manage these accidental events. All spilled material will be disposed to the captive hazardous waste landfill at MPT and or common TSDF as appropriate.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Effluents will not be discharged on land or water. They will be suitably treated in STP or ETP and reused or recycled.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Not envisaged.
7.4 From any other sources No None
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No None as the current and proposed facilities will not discharge any untreated effluent into land or water. All wastewater, produced water, injection water generated will be treated and reused / re-injected in to the reservoir as per the EPA Rules.
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Quantitative Risk assessment (QRA) studies will be carried out to identify and analyse risk of accidents from the proposed project components. Base on the QRA recommendations, proper design will be carried out and emergency preparedness and response plan will be developed, periodically mock drilled and practiced.
8.2 From any other causes No None
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Earthquakes can lead to emergency condition; however the facilities shall have necessary earthquake resistant structures. The project lies in low seismic zone. Probability of flood is very low however flood warning system has been installed in Rajasthan facilities.
9 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated   by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:
  • Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
  • housing development
  • extractive industries
  • supply industries
  • Other
 Yes Hydrocarbon discoveries in the Rajasthan block have positively impacted the local economy and the people in a significant manner. The proposed project will further enhance the region’s economic development leading to influx of other service sectors and commercial establishments.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No All temporary sites will be fully restored and hence after-use leading to environmental damage is not envisaged. After end-of-life restoration of the permanent facilities will be carried out in an environmentally responsible manner.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No None
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No The block area does not have any significant industrial development except lignite and gypsum mining;
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 No There are no ecologically sensitive habitats within the study area. The nearest ecologically sensitive area is the Desert National Park, which is more than 100 km away from the block. The natural gas pipeline proposed within the existing pipeline RoU is not crossing through any eco sensitive or forest lands.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No None
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No The block is characterized by scanty vegetation and no forest area fall within the block. No endangered, threatened or rare plant species are reported from the block.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No No fresh water resource is / will be tapped for the project as this resource is scarce in the desert environment. Only saline water from deep aquifers will be abstracted after obtaining Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) permissions.
5 State, National boundaries No The India-Pakistan international border is around 60 km away from Barmer.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No None
7 Defence installations Yes The air force station at Uttarlai is around 25 km from MPT and falling within the block. Defence clearance has already been obtained for the production activities in the block.
8 Densely populated or built-up area No Areas around the project are sparsely populated. Barmer Town, located adjacent to the block is the nearest populated or built up area in the upstream. Pipeline passes through major towns and villages as described in section 1 of this Form.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No There are no sensitive man-made land uses occupied for this project.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes The region has scarce fresh water resources. So, in continuation with the current practice, the project water requirement will only be met by water from deep saline aquifer after obtaining CGWA permissions.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No There are no notified industrial areas in the area. The nearest industrial area to the block is Balotra, which is about 100-km northeast from the edge of the hydrocarbon area. Some isolated mining activities, gypsum processing units and brick kilns were observed. The main small scale and cottage industries of the study area includes textile, printing by blocks, vegetable oil industries, dyeing and weaving. The block is not located in environmentally critical zone; hence no major effects are env
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects No In the year 2006, the region was affected by flood otherwise the entire Barmer region is desert region with no other history of natural disasters.
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) NIL
Additional Attachments, if any
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Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NAThis is old proposal showing on the Parivesh Portal. It may be duplicate or so. Kindly clarify so that necessary action may be taken by the Ministry. 22 Mar 2020
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantDilip
DesignationSr. Manager - Environment
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)M/s Vedanta Limited(Division Cairn Oil & Gas)
Address4th Floor, Vipul Plaza, Suncity Sector 54, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122002
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